Lotus

Woody · appears in 1 documented composition

Library uses

Dominant placement

heart

Avg. longevity of hosts

11.0 h

Strongest season

Autumn

How it behaves in a formula

Across this library, Lotus appears 0 times as a top note, 1 time in the heart and 0 times in the base. Placement is the single best predictor of what you will actually smell: top-note materials are high-volatility and gone within the hour, base-note materials are fixatives that define the final and longest phase of the wear.

Compositions containing Lotus in this library average 11.0 hours of documented longevity, and skew toward autumn and winter wear. Treat that as a tendency of the woody family rather than a property of the material alone — dose, supporting accord and concentration all move the result.

Fragrances built with Lotus

Tom Ford

Black Orchid

2006

Amber Floral · Unisex

Developed in 2006 by fragrance house Givaudan under Tom Ford's vision, Black Orchid was conceived around the quest for a custom-grown, pitch-black flower with deep, complex narcotic properties. The opening is a daring, opulent juxtaposition of earthy black truffle, damp soil nuances, and lush dark fruits balanced by bright bergamot. At its heart lies a proprietary illusion of a deep black orchid note, layered with heavy dark spices, lotus wood, and rich florals that lean toward the gothic. The dry-down is an indulgent gourmand-resinous blend featuring dark Mexican chocolate, warm incense, heavy patchouli, and creamy vanilla. It challenges conventional gender boundaries in perfumery with its dark, brooding elegance, offering a heavy, atmospheric aura that demands confidence and cold-weather alignment.

10-12 hoursAutumn / Winter